Materials Handler

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This post is for our Materials Management Store. This entails picking supply's of clinical consumables for the Wards and Clinic areas from orders that come through and are then printed off on a daily basis. You will then pack the goods for loading into cages, labeling the cages clearly where it's for, so our Distribution Team can delivery correctly.

You will need good commutation skills for answering the door for when hospital staff members come for extra clinical consumables that we hold.

We need someone who can report and log order details onto the system and also receipting deliveries that come into store. Some IT skills are essential, but training will be provided. There will be daily booking-in and booking-out of goods and then putting away of said goods / orders.

This is a manual handling duty with a lot of pushing / pulling cages and handling boxes.

This job list of duties is not exhaustive.

Picking, packing, labelling, moving cages, off-loading pallets, stock counting, customer service skills and IT skills.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for assisting with the activities and replenishment of our Materials Management Store. Activities will include ordering, picking goods from the stores, receipting and putting away the stock.

Preparing the orders and picks for Trust wide areas, loading the goods into cages, all cages will need labelling and set out ready for delivery. This needs to be done in a safe and timely manner to ensure that clinical areas receive their goods to provide continual care to our patient's daily.

The store must be kept clean and clear of rubbish at all times, good housekeeping is essential.

You will support the Team Leader and the other members of the team with all tasks and activities.

You may be asked to change shift times to cover the service when needed.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Date posted

05 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,669 to £21,318 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-F-233103

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Whatever your role, the quality of care our patients receive is dependent on the contribution of each and every member of staff. We believe that this is a joint approach the attitude, qualities and skills you bring to your role in the Trust and the support, development and job satisfaction you can and will expect from us in return.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 29 May 2023.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whatever your role, the quality of care our patients receive is dependent on the contribution of each and every member of staff. We believe that this is a joint approach the attitude, qualities and skills you bring to your role in the Trust and the support, development and job satisfaction you can and will expect from us in return.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 29 May 2023.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -Good numeracy and literacy

Desirable

  • -Educated to GCSE level A-C or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • -Able to communicate effectively -Ability to work as part of a team -Able to work with minimum supervision -Must be computer literate -A well-developed attention to detail

Desirable

  • -Good housekeeping

Knowledge

Essential

  • -Manual Handling techniques -Be helpful and understanding of customer needs -Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace

Experience

Essential

  • -General work experience dealing with people in a demand led environment

Desirable

  • -Experience of materials management and stores procedures using inventory management software or demonstrable equivalent experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. -Flexible to work on a 24/7 rostered basis -Able to adapt and assist across the department as operational needs arise
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -Good numeracy and literacy

Desirable

  • -Educated to GCSE level A-C or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • -Able to communicate effectively -Ability to work as part of a team -Able to work with minimum supervision -Must be computer literate -A well-developed attention to detail

Desirable

  • -Good housekeeping

Knowledge

Essential

  • -Manual Handling techniques -Be helpful and understanding of customer needs -Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace

Experience

Essential

  • -General work experience dealing with people in a demand led environment

Desirable

  • -Experience of materials management and stores procedures using inventory management software or demonstrable equivalent experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. -Flexible to work on a 24/7 rostered basis -Able to adapt and assist across the department as operational needs arise

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Supply Chain Manager

Pat Foddering

pat.foddering@nhs.net

01223388075

Date posted

05 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,669 to £21,318 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-F-233103

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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